The Public Meeting Index

The Zoning Board of Adjustments convened at 5:30 p.m. on September 29, 2026 (the chair referenced September 28th, a discrepancy noted in the transcript). The board heard 15 petitions: one withdrawal, one variance for a daycare driveway, one variance for a non‑conforming structure repair, one variance for an accessory structure, and 11 special exceptions for short‑term rentals. Staff recommended conditions for most cases. Public testimony was heard on several items. Votes and decisions are detailed below. Consent Calendar - Minutes Approval – The synopsis of the August 2026 meeting was approved unanimously on a motion and second. (Vote: 5‑0) - ZBA 81‑26 (Withdrawal) – Petition ZBA 81‑26 (daycare variance) was withdrawn by the applicant to allow more time to prepare; the board voted unanimously to approve the withdrawal. (Vote: 5‑0) Public Comments & Testimony - ZBA 79‑26 (Nolan Lee) – The petitioner and family members testified that the repair cost was far less than the city’s estimate ($5,500 vs. $45,220), argued the house was not as deteriorated as portrayed, and expressed that they felt the city was targeting their home. The board explained that the variance criteria required a hardship unrelated to health or personal circumstances and that the proper forum was city council. - ZBA 80‑26 (Jones) – Three neighbors spoke in support of the accessory structure, stating it was well‑built, did not obstruct views, and added value to the neighborhood. The petitioners acknowledged they were unaware of the setback rules when the structure was built in 2018. - ZBA 86‑26 (Surney) – Two neighbors spoke in opposition, citing concerns about safety, lack of vetting, and the character of the neighborhood (Heatherwood Gardens, mostly seniors and families). A neighbor who agreed to serve as a local on‑site contact spoke in support, noting the owners were keeping their home while away for a fellowship. - ZBA 90‑26 (Silvetti) – A neighbor testified that the property had been operating as a short‑term rental without approval, that parking was a chronic problem, and that there were already multiple short‑term rentals in the complex. She asked the board to deny the petition. - ZBA 93‑26 (Pino) – Two neighbors spoke in opposition, describing a close‑knit, quiet neighborhood and fears that unknown renters would disrupt the area. They cited concerns about parking, noise, and safety. The applicant’s local contact highlighted the house rules, towing contract, and proposed noise monitors. Discussion Items - ZBA 78‑26 – Daycare Variance (Peterson) – The petitioner requested a variance to allow a daycare for 30+ children on a local street (Palisades Court) rather than a collector/arterial. Staff noted the intent was to keep high‑traffic daycares out of neighborhoods; this site was in a commercial area. The petitioner plans to accommodate 30 children, with pickup/drop‑off on private property and a screened playground. The board found the location appropriate and granted the variance. (Vote: 5‑0) - ZBA 79‑26 – Non‑Conforming Structure Variance (Nolan Lee) – The petitioner sought to repair a condemned house at 1225 19th Alley. The chief building official estimated repairs at $45,220, exceeding 50% of the assessed value ($35,600), causing the structure to lose its legal non‑conforming status. The board found no demonstrable hardship distinct from personal circumstances and that the property had multiple non‑conformities (setbacks, lot line). The variance was denied. (Vote: 0‑5) - ZBA 80‑26 – Accessory Structure Variance (Jones) – The petitioners requested a variance to keep a carport that was built six inches from the front property line (closer to the street than the house). Staff explained that other viable locations existed (attached to the house, on the side) and that the hardship was self‑created (built without a permit). The board denied the variance. (Vote: 0‑5) - ZBA 82‑26 through 94‑26 – Short‑Term Rental Special Exceptions – Eleven separate short‑term rental petitions were heard. Boards generally followed staff recommendations on occupancy and vehicle limits. Notable cases: - ZBA 82‑26 (Hari): Approved with 4 adults, 2 vehicles, 30‑night minimum, 1‑year probation. (Vote: 5‑0) - ZBA 83‑26 (Mills): Approved with 4 adults, 2 vehicles, same conditions. (Vote: 5‑0) - ZBA 84‑26 (Fillers): Approved with 6 adults, 3 vehicles, same conditions. (Vote: 5‑0) - ZBA 85‑26 (Butel): Approved for a one‑bedroom lock‑out unit with 2 adults, 1 vehicle, same conditions. (Vote: 5‑0) - ZBA 86‑26 (Surney): Approved with 4 adults, 2 vehicles, same conditions. Board acknowledged neighbor concerns but noted short‑term rentals are more regulated than long‑term and recommended neighbors use 311 for issues. (Vote: 5‑0) - ZBA 87‑26 (Norris): Approved with 4 adults, 2 vehicles, same conditions. Board urged securing a reliable local contact. (Vote: 5‑0) - ZBA 88‑26 (Castillo): Approved with 6 adults, 3 vehicles, same conditions. (Vote: 5‑0) - ZBA 89‑26 (Wynne): Approved with 4 adults, 2 vehicles, same conditions. (Vote: 5‑0) - ZBA 90‑26 (Silvetti): Denied. The property had operated without approval (violation). Neighbors reported parking and noise problems. Board members split; motion failed 3‑2 (yes: 2, no: 3). - ZBA 91‑26 (Miller): Approved with 6 adults, 3 vehicles, same conditions. (Vote: 5‑0) - ZBA 92‑26 (White): Approved with 4 adults, 2 vehicles (one must be parked in garage), same conditions. (Vote: 5‑0) - ZBA 93‑26 (Pino): Approved with 6 adults, 3 vehicles, same conditions. Board urged use of noise monitors. (Vote: 5‑0) - ZBA 94‑26 (Machette): Approved with 6 adults, 3 vehicles, same conditions. (Vote: 5‑0) Key Outcomes - ZBA 78‑26: Varianced granted. (5‑0) - ZBA 79‑26: Variance denied. (0‑5) - ZBA 80‑26: Variance denied. (0‑5) - ZBA 82‑26 through 89‑26, 91‑26 through 94‑26: Short‑term rental special exceptions granted with conditions (4+ adults, 2–3 vehicles, 30‑night minimum, 1‑year probation). All passed 5‑0 except ZBA 90‑26. - ZBA 90‑26: Short‑term rental special exception denied. (2‑3) - The board reminded all applicants to adhere to city regulations and that short‑term rentals operate under a probationary year with renewal review. Neighbors were encouraged to report violations via 311 (during business hours) or 911 (after hours) and to document property addresses for enforcement. Note: The meeting date is given as September 29, 2026 per the assignment, though the transcription begins with a reference to September 28th.

The Prince George's County Council met on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, in Committee Room 2027 of the Wayne K. Curry Administration Building in Largo, Maryland. Chair Krystal Oriadha presided over Legislative Day No. 32; the meeting began at 12:00 PM and continued into the evening, opening with an invocation by Pastor Gerardo Martinez and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Hunter. The session included a consent agenda, public comments, a Board of Ethics confirmation, public hearings on speed cameras and zoning legislation, adoption of two resolutions, and the introduction of a large slate of bills, many tied to the FY 2027 budget cycle. Consent Calendar - Approved the County Council minutes of September 22, 2026. - CB-130-2026 (first reading): authorized up to $788,587,000 in general obligation bonds, $161,463,000 in stormwater management bonds, and up to $950,050,000 in bond anticipation notes for FY 2027 capital and stormwater projects; referred to the Committee of the Whole. - CR-101-2026: required whole-of-government climate action by county agencies, including Interagency Climate Committee participation and emission reduction targets; referred to TIEE. - CR-102-2026: approved contract modifications for snow and ice control services and increased FY 2027 funding for transportation services; referred to the Committee of the Whole. - CR-103-2026: transmitted the Local Impact Grant Funds Multiyear Plan for council review; referred to the Committee of the Whole. (The transcript later refers to this item as 'CR-91,' but the agenda lists CR-103-2026.) - The consent agenda was adopted 10-0. Public Comments and Testimony - CASA policy analyst Aidan Aron opposed CB-003-2026, stating that the bill raised street vending fines tenfold from about $200 to $2,000, allowed removal of goods, and would hurt immigrant families; he also said the bill language had not been available to the public until that morning. - Josue, a Langley Park resident, described his mother's street food business and asked the council to make permits easier for small vendors and not leave vendors out of decisions. - Lydia Rivas, a CASA community organizer with 17 years of work in Langley Park, said the community has long sought modernization of street vending laws, noted that many vendors have lost TPS, parole, or asylum status, and invited council members to meet with vendors. - A vendor mother testifying through translation said she began selling food after losing her housing and asked for a clear, accessible, realistic path to permits so she could work within the law. - Lindolfo Carvalho of CASA began describing CASA's economic development and workforce programs but was cut off when his time expired; no formal position was recorded. - Crystal Carpenter, Chair of the Cannabis Reinvestment and Restoration Board, requested council members sponsor district appointees for the MACO conference and partner with the board on district town halls; she noted that Councilmembers Hunter, Dernoga, and Adams had already partnered. - Don Dalton, co-founder of the Just Us Initiative, said CB-093-2026 was 'not ready for prime time,' asked the council to put it on hold, and called for guardrails to preserve the integrity of cannabis reinvestment funds. - Ined Emmanuel Polk, policy director for the ACLU of Maryland, said CB-093-2026 would reduce the cannabis board to an advisory role and shift decision-making authority to the council; he urged the council to send the bill back to committee or withdraw it. - Earl O'Neill, speaking for the Prince George's County NAACP, asked the council to add the NAACP as a non-voting member of the cannabis reinvestment and restoration board so it could help connect the board with affected communities. - During the CB-074-2026 public hearing, Rafi, representing his family's Lido Pizza restaurants, asked the council to remove the owner-occupancy requirement for accessory dwelling units so ADUs could provide workforce housing; Veronica, a restaurant owner, also described employee housing needs and former employees who became franchisees. - A representative of the Barnaby Manor Citizens Association and South County Corridors Civic Facilities Associations said those groups support ADUs but need guardrails, citing limited parking and infrastructure in older communities; the representative supported the 900-square-foot cap and the owner-occupancy requirement and raised concerns about investor conversions of single-family homes. Appointments, Correspondence, and Reconsiderations - The council confirmed Krishnan Natesan, MPA, M.Div., to the Prince George's County Board of Ethics for a term expiring December 1, 2030, by a 7-0 vote. Natesan described his government, business, and pastoral experience; Deborah Williams read supporting testimony from Pastor Akeisha Jefferson. - The council authorized the chair's signature, 10-0, on a letter transmitting Fair Election Fund Commission appointments: reappointments of Suchitra Balichandran and Keisha Nelson, and appointments of Catherine Simon, Crystal Good, and Ladon Lampton White. - The council authorized the chair's signature, 10-0, on a letter transmitting Police Accountability Board appointments of Tyrese McAllister, Lance Moore, and Robin Young. - The council reconsidered its September 22, 2026 action on the FY 2027-2032 State Consolidated Transportation Program priority letter. After DPW&T requested the change, the council voted 10-0 to add US 1 Phases 2 and 3 to the construction priorities list after Medical Center Drive, moving Maryland 197 down one position, and authorized the chair's signature. Public Hearings and Enactments - Residential automated speed enforcement: The Department of Public Works and Transportation and Police Department presented 20 new proposed speed camera locations and 9 proposed stop sign enforcement locations. No public speakers signed up. Councilmembers asked for data on whether municipal stop sign cameras reduce violations, raised concerns about automated enforcement without visible stop lines or human review, and emphasized that the program should be about safety rather than revenue. Councilmembers Dernoga and Harrison requested additional locations for study, including Snow Acres Drive and Adkins Road in Laurel and locations on Brandywine Road near Mattawoman Drive and Missouri Avenue. - CB-069-2026: The council enacted the ordinance exempting certain private school uses in residential zones from special exception approval by a 9-0 vote. - CB-071-2026: The council adopted Amendment 1, then enacted the home occupation and home business regulation ordinance as amended by a 9-0 vote. - CB-074-2026: The council enacted the accessory dwelling unit ordinance as amended by an 8-0 vote after hearing public testimony. Resolutions Adopted - CR-063-2026: The council adopted the March 2026 cycle of amendments to the 2018 Water and Sewer Plan, changing water and sewer category designations for specified properties. The TIEE committee had recommended advancement of 2304 Norwich Place and Crestwood Landing to category four, and 16301 Livingston Road to category three. Final vote: 10-0. - CR-095-2026: The council adopted a resolution relating to the state deadline for accessory dwelling unit legislation, approving Substitution Draft 2 and the resolution by votes of 6-0. Legislation Introduced (Second Reading) The council introduced the following bills, generally on favorable committee reports. Floor amendments are noted. Community Safety and Enforcement - CB-086-2026: Community Safe Spaces Act - expands reporting of unauthorized use of county property, unauthorized access to nonpublic spaces, and harmful conduct; requires an online reporting platform. - CB-003-2026: Illegal vending penalties and removal of goods. Public commenters opposed the introduced bill. Floor amendments set fines at $1,000 for a first offense, $2,000 for a second offense, and $3,000 for a subsequent offense, and added a warning requirement. The fines amendment passed 7-1; the warning amendment passed 7-0-1 with an abstention. Councilmember Ivey voted no on the fines amendment, saying the county should not penalize vending before creating a legal pathway. - CB-013-2026: Street vending pilot program; requires agencies to develop a regulatory program for street vending on certain streets. A floor amendment requires the county executive's office to report on the pilot within six months. - CB-048-2026: Prohibited home businesses; increased civil fines, citations, notice, and property tax lien provisions. - CB-079-2026: Housing and property standards enforcement, including administrative search warrants and vacant property inspection procedures. - CB-087-2026: Electrical code enforcement updates, including administrative adjudication and penalties. - CB-096-2026: Clarifies the prohibition on parking vehicles on unpaved areas of residential lots. - CB-123-2026: Transfers certain enforcement functions to the Office of Homeland Security and increases fines for code violations. - CB-124-2026: Increases fines for building code and zoning ordinance violations. - CB-128-2026: Aligns county parking code with Maryland SB 111 regarding out-of-state vehicle registration. Housing, Tenants, and Land Use - CB-100-2026: Requires evaluation of county-owned surplus property for elderly or affordable housing suitability and affordable housing requirements for certain economic development projects using surplus property. - CB-061-2026: Amends procedures for declaring county real property surplus; removes the redevelopment authority and adds the Office of Central Services for final disposition. - CB-065-2026: Establishes a senior co-housing expansion program using county real property and financial resources. - CB-074-2026 was enacted earlier in the public hearing portion of the meeting. - CB-080-2026: Makes technical corrections and updates universal design requirements for housing. - CB-092-2026: Comprehensive accessory dwelling unit requirements, including prohibitions on short-term rentals and sewage disposal requirements. - CB-097-2026: Requires annual publication of potential affordable housing development sites. - CB-099-2026: Establishes a small housing provider financing program within the Housing Investment Trust Fund. - CB-108-2026: Public Land First for Affordable Housing Act; requires affordable housing feasibility assessments before sale of county land. - CB-109-2026: Requires residential developments of 10 or more units on county-owned land to make at least one-third of units affordable for the life of the development. - CB-113-2026: Rental housing tenant relocation rights disclosure; floor amendments added landlord duties regarding notice and disclosure and passed 6-0. - CB-114-2026: Tenant rights and education accessibility; requires a multilingual tenant rights resource guide. - CB-115-2026: Expedited health and safety enforcement for unsafe rental housing; floor amendment requires the Office of Homeland Security to establish enforcement procedures and report annually beginning in 2027. - CB-118-2026: Requires landlords to provide air conditioning in rental units. - CB-121-2026: Requires a searchable affordable rental housing portal. - CB-088-2026: Authorizes concurrent submission of stormwater management concept plans, natural resource inventory plans, and 100-year floodplain delineations. - CB-091-2026: Establishes a Development Ombudsman to improve interagency collaboration in development review and permitting. Economic Development and Employment - CB-105-2026: High-Wage Employer Fast Track Program; creates an expedited development review pathway for employers meeting wage and investment standards. - CB-101-2026: Returning Citizens Employment Opportunities Act; requires returning citizens to be a percentage of new hires on certain public procurement projects. - CB-102-2026: Modifies the Reentry Employment Incentive Program, including increased reimbursement subsidies. - CB-106-2026: Converts the Economic Development Incentive Fund to a performance-based structure. - CB-107-2026: Authorizes a portfolio of shovel-ready and permit-ready employment sites. Taxes, Finance, and Government Operations - CB-094-2026: Establishes a property tax credit for elderly individuals of limited income. - CB-095-2026: Amends the property tax deferral program for elderly or disabled homeowners. An administration amendment adding a $1 million annual aggregate cap on deferred taxes, with a queue resetting each year, initially failed and then passed 7-1 after reconsideration. - CB-098-2026: Establishes a property tax credit for owners who provide reduced rent to elderly or disabled tenants; an amendment resetting the application queue each fiscal year was adopted. - CB-112-2026: Allows certified candidates to retain limited unspent fair election fund money after a general election and provides for partial distribution in uncontested primaries. - CB-116-2026: Authorizes up to $38.5 million in revenue obligations for a Maryland Water Infrastructure Financing Administration loan for stormwater management and watershed restoration. - CB-122-2026: Sets Orphans' Court judges compensation. - CB-125-2026: Sets the homestead property tax credit percentage at 104% for the tax year beginning July 1, 2027. - CB-126-2026: Amends the county classification plan. - CB-127-2026: Transfers FY 2027 capital budget appropriations and adds supplementary appropriations for public safety infrastructure. - CB-129-2026: Provides FY 2026 supplementary appropriations from the general fund. - CB-130-2026: Second reading of the general obligation and stormwater bond authorization legislation. - CB-131-2026: Immersive Entertainment Venue Community Impact Funding; reserves a percentage of venue revenue for communities within a six-mile radius through a community impact fund. Transportation, Environment, and Public Works - CB-075-2026: Quiet and Clean Landscaping Equipment; phases in prohibitions on gas-powered equipment, creates transition assistance funding, and applies to county government and M-NCPPC. - CB-088-2026 and CB-091-2026 are listed above under Housing, Tenants, and Land Use. Removed and Discrepancy Notes - CB-117-2026, a property tax cap for elderly individuals, was removed from the agenda as a compromise with the administration. - The agenda listed a briefing on FY 2027 Budget Allocations before the recess to the Committee of the Whole, but no separate briefing appears in the transcript. Key Outcomes - Confirmed Krishnan Natesan to the Board of Ethics (7-0). - Enacted CB-069-2026 (9-0), CB-071-2026 as amended (9-0), and CB-074-2026 as amended (8-0). - Adopted CR-063-2026 (10-0) and CR-095-2026 (6-0). - Adopted a consent agenda and authorized chair signatures on fair election fund, police accountability board, and CTP priority letters. - Introduced more than thirty bills, with several floor amendments, and removed CB-117-2026 from the agenda. - Upcoming meetings announced: an additional council session on Monday, and PHED and Health and Human Services committee meetings on Thursday, October 1, 2026.

The City of Roswell, Georgia held a committee meeting on September 29, 2026, beginning at approximately 20:44:03 UTC. City Administrator Randy Knighton chaired the meeting, with Mayor Mary Robichot and Councilmembers Sarah Beeson, Aaron Brumley, Christine Hall, Jennifer Philippi, Alan Sells, and Christopher Zack present. Also present were City Attorney Joe Cusack and Deputy City Clerk Rachel Rains. The committee received departmental presentations on a stormwater task order, a playground replacement contract, a development impact fee ordinance amendment, and a Unified Development Code update. No public comments were taken because committee meetings are not public hearings. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments or questions were accepted. The City Administrator explained that public comments are received at the second and fourth Monday city council meetings and on the fifth Monday in open forum. Discussion Items Committee Meeting Minutes - The committee unanimously approved the minutes of the September 15, 2026 committee meeting. Motion by Councilmember Beeson, seconded by Mayor Robichot. Stormwater Task Order – Charleston Drive - Coran Valentine, Interim Director of Environmental and Public Works, presented a task order to award Utility Asset Management the Charleston Drive Stormwater Pipelining Project in the amount of $133,488, with a $13,348 contingency, for a total project authorization of $146,836. - Staff sent the scope to four pre-qualified stormwater contractors; two merged into one, and the other two declined because the project was too small. - Councilmember Zack asked how often the on-call contractor list is refreshed; staff said every three years. - Motion by Councilmember Sells, seconded by Councilmember Philippi, passed unanimously. Playground Replacement Contract - Mr. Malone of Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs, joined by Deputy Director Taylor Smith, requested approval to contract with Dominica Recreation Products for playground replacements at East Roswell Park, Groveway Community Park, Roswell Area Park, and Sloan Street Park. The contract amount was $1,468,683.14, with a total project authorization of $1,542,117. - Eight firms responded to the request for proposals, and Dominica was the recommended vendor after interviews with three finalists. The project uses 2022 bond funding. - The existing playgrounds are roughly 20 to 25 years old. New designs emphasize inclusive play, include integrated shade structures and adaptive swings at Groveway, do not change existing footprints, and will involve no tree removal. Old materials will be recycled. The target schedule is Mayor and Council action on October 13, 2026, construction start in January 2027, and completion by late May or early June 2027. - Councilmember Beeson asked which playground structures would remain, and Councilmember Brumley asked about useful life. Staff answered that warranties are 15 years and expected service life is generally 20 to 25 years. - Motion by Councilmember Beeson, seconded by Councilmember Brumley, passed unanimously. Development Impact Fee Ordinance Update - Deputy City Administrator Jeff Leatherman and consultant Carson Vice presented a proposed amendment to Roswell’s development impact fee ordinance. The last update was in 2015, and the study began in January 2025 with the Roswell Development Authority serving as the required advisory committee. - The presentation explained that Georgia impact fees are one-time payments tied to new growth, cannot be used for existing deficiencies or operating costs, and must be accounted for separately. Roswell’s permitted categories are recreation and parks, police, fire, and transportation. - The study projects about 770 new residents, 3,190 new housing units, 3,340 new employees, and about 1.43 million square feet of future non-residential space (the transcript says ‘residential’ at one point, but the employment context indicates non-residential). - Proposed maximum allowable fees were presented as $9,275 per single-family unit, $6,728 per multifamily unit, and nonresidential rates of $8,142 per 1,000 square feet for commercial, $3,613 for office and other services, about $3,590 for institutional, and $1,123 for industrial. The fees include a 3% administration fee. The previous fee for a larger single-family home was $4,135. - The proposed rates would place Roswell in the top 10% regionally; Milton was listed at $10,652 for a single-family unit. - Councilmembers discussed whether residential fees should be charged per unit or by square footage. Vice said either method is defensible, but square-footage fees can improve proportionality and affordability while being more administratively burdensome. Councilmember Sells said the per-unit charge equals roughly four years of property tax on an average Roswell home and could discourage smaller starter homes. Councilmember Hall questioned whether multifamily gets appropriate economies of scale; Vice said there is no empirical evidence to support adjusting for that. Hall also asked about keeping police and fire fees in one bucket; City Attorney Cusack said separate buckets reduce litigation risk and improve accounting. - Discussion also covered mixed-use and economic development incentives, including a possible trip-exchange district to reduce fees for qualifying mixed-use projects. Staff said they would review incentive opportunities and bring recommendations back. - Staff explained that properties rebuilt without having previously paid impact fees, including homes built before the fee requirement began in about 1992, would be assessed impact fees when a new permit is issued. The existing fee schedule would apply to permits filed before the new ordinance is adopted. - Councilmember Beeson asked why stormwater is not an impact fee category; staff said stormwater is handled through a separate utility fee and onsite detention requirements. - No formal vote was taken on this item. Leatherman said staff would bring back a revised residential fee structure based on square footage and review incentive options; the scheduled planning commission date of October 20 may need to move. Unified Development Code Update - Jeannie Payton, Planning and Zoning Director, presented plans for a full update of the Unified Development Code (UDC). The UDC was adopted in 2014, and the update was paused while the comprehensive plan was completed. - The project will aim to simplify the UDC, resolve conflicts with the Code of Ordinances, and align the code with the city’s new comprehensive plan. It will be brought to council in three packages: zoning districts; site and subdivision regulations; and process regulations. - The governing structure includes an executive committee with two councilmembers, the city attorney’s office, the community development director, and board and commission chairs, plus a technical committee of city staff. An RFP for consultant services is expected to be released around October 1, 2026. The schedule targets contract award in December 2026, assessment by mid-May 2027, drafting through October 2027, and adoption by the end of December 2027. - Councilmembers discussed the level of council oversight and community transparency. Councilmember Brumley asked to review the RFP before it went out and offered to share his redline comments. Councilmember Beeson supported using an outside consultant for subject-matter expertise. Jeff Leatherman said the intent is staff augmentation rather than consultant-led work, and the RFP could be delayed to ensure alignment with council expectations. - No formal action was taken on this item. Key Outcomes - Unanimously approved the September 15, 2026 committee meeting minutes. - Unanimously approved the Utility Asset Management task order for the Charleston Drive Stormwater Pipelining Project, with a total authorization of $146,836. - Unanimously approved the Dominica Recreation Products playground replacement contract, with a total authorization of $1,542,117. - Directed staff to revise the residential impact fee calculation to a square-footage basis, review incentive and mixed-use trip-exchange options, and return with updated recommendations; the planning commission date may shift from October 20. - Agreed to share the Unified Development Code RFP with council before release and to keep the council closely informed as the project proceeds. - The meeting adjourned by unanimous motion, with the motion by Councilmember Beeson and seconds by Mayor Robichot and Councilmember Sells.

The Tuscaloosa Insurance and Litigation Committee met on September 29, 2026, and approved all three insurance renewals on its agenda by voice vote. Members also handled a scheduling change caused by cancellation of the December meeting and discussed how the committee would approach the February 2027 renewal of the city's larger insurance policy. Consent Calendar - The committee adopted the minutes by voice vote. Discussion Items - Engineers Professional Liability Policy: Approved at a premium of $20,225.25, an increase of a little over $1,800 from the prior year. Staff noted they were not certain the increase was unusual and that the presence of an additional engineer on staff could be a reason for the higher premium. - Fiduciary Insurance for Police Officer and Firefighter Supplemental Retirement Plan: Approved at a premium of $6,090, an increase of $378 from last year. This policy covers members of staff in ANF who handle and oversee supplemental retirement funds. During discussion, members confirmed that this supplemental plan is separate from the police/fire pension and will continue to exist beyond the RSA conversion; it will eventually sunset. - Insurance for Holidays on the Plaza / Live at the Plaza, Including the Skating Rink: Approved at a premium of $7,501.27, an increase of about $1,000 from last year. This is liability coverage for the city related to issues or injuries at the event, including skating injuries. Committee discussion noted that this event falls outside the normal city liability policy because the city charges for it. Key Outcomes - All three insurance renewals were approved by voice vote with no audible opposition. - The next regularly scheduled committee meeting, originally set for December 29, 2026, was canceled. The next regular meeting is now March 30, 2027. - The city's larger, or "big," policy is up for renewal in February 2027. Committee leadership will monitor when premiums and related items are ready and, if needed, call a special meeting before the next regular meeting, following the same approach used in the prior year. - The committee adjourned on a motion that was seconded and approved by voice vote.

The September 29, 2026 meeting of the DeKalb County Planning, Economic Development, and Community Services (PECS) committee covered two consent items, a detailed discussion of a new compost beta program, a contentious presentation on Tax Allocation District (TAD) advisory committees, and an update on the Zone DeKalb zoning code overhaul. The meeting lasted approximately one hour and twenty minutes. Consent Calendar - Minutes Approval: The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the August 25, 2026 PECS meeting (Motion 2026-1342). Discussion Items Item 2026-1315: Operational and Performance Assessment Services – Amendment No. 2 - Awarded to Malden Jenkins LLC for an amount not to exceed $182,420. The amendment is part of a series of assessments begun in 2025, now focused on community development organizational improvements. Motion passed unanimously. Item 2026-1320: Recycle the Cab Compost Beta Community Education Program - Awarded to Compost Cowboys LLC for an amount not to exceed $325,000. This is a 40-week beta program (staff later referred to it as a 45-week pilot) providing weekly food scrap collection and education to 500 unincorporated DeKalb County households in concentrated areas of North DeKalb and Stone Crest. The program includes quarterly knowledge quizzes; participants who repeatedly contaminate bins will be removed. The beta is intended to inform a countywide green waste diversion program expected by the end of 2027. - Commissioner Terry noted a similar pilot in Avondale Estates that had limited participation (544 of 750 slots filled) and cautioned that transportation costs to remote compost facilities may limit feasibility without a local compost facility. She expressed support for the beta but emphasized the need for a DeKalb compost facility to reduce costs and create revenue. The item passed unanimously. Tax Allocation District (TAD) Advisory Committees – Presentation & Debate - Dorian DeBar (President, Decide DeKalb) and Tiffany Wheels (Chief of State Investments) presented a proposal to create advisory committees for all five TADs. Each committee would comprise five members: three technical advisors (finance, real estate, economic development professionals, all required to be DeKalb residents or business owners within three miles of the TAD) and two residents or business owners from within the TAD boundaries. Terms would be three years, staggered initially. Decide DeKalb’s board of directors would appoint members, with input from the county CEO (via the sole 13A appointment). - Commissioner Spears expressed disappointment that commissioners were not given appointment power, noting she and Commissioner Terry had requested representation since June 2023. She requested a formal legal opinion from the county attorney on whether commissioners could make appointments. - Commissioner Terry strongly criticized the process, stating that the enabling legislation for the Market Square (2022) and Southwest DeKalb (2023) TADs anticipated advisory committees, but the current proposal had been developed without commissioner input. She objected that member slates had already been selected by a consultant without any application process or commissioner outreach. She vowed to block any new TAD proposals and to scrutinize all Decide DeKalb budget requests. Both commissioners argued the structure excluded community and elected official representation. - No vote was taken; the item was presented for discussion only. Zone DeKalb Update (Sign Code and Zoning) - Yvonne Fromel and Whitney Fuller presented an overview of the two-and-a-half-year Zone DeKalb project, now one year in. The first phase (review) is complete; the second phase (visioning and code drafting) is underway. Over 16 engagement events have reached 500 people. The sign code (Chapter 21) update will be presented as a draft to PECS on November 19, 2026. The updated code will create a list of permitted signs with illustrations and tables, replace the current approach of listing what is prohibited. A developers focus group was scheduled for the following day (September 30, 2026). The zoning ordinance (Chapter 27) update will follow in early 2027. - No action was taken; the presentation was informational. Key Outcomes - Item 2026-1315: Approved unanimously. - Item 2026-1320: Approved unanimously. - TAD Advisory Committees: No formal vote; commissioners expressed strong opposition to the proposed structure. Commissioner Spears requested a county attorney opinion on commissioner appointment authority. Commissioner Terry stated she would oppose any future TAD proposals. - Zone DeKalb: On schedule; draft sign code ordinance to be reviewed at the November PECS meeting. - Next Steps: The committee adjourned; the next PECS meeting will continue the Zone DeKalb presentation and possibly revisit TAD advisory committee discussions.

The Sacramento City Council, along with the City Financing Authority, Housing Authority, Public Financing Authority, and Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency, held a special closed session meeting on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The meeting was called to order at 12:18 PM (originally scheduled for 11:00 AM). A quorum was present. Item 1 (real property negotiations) was not heard. The body then adjourned to closed session to discuss the remaining items. Closed Session Items - Item 2: Conference with Labor Negotiators – Designated representatives: City Manager Maraskeshia Smith, Tina Gallegos, Aaron Donato, and Tim Davis. Employee organization: Sacramento Police Officers Association. - Item 3: Public Employee Performance Evaluation – City Attorney Gustavo Limón Martinez. - Item 4: Public Employee Performance Evaluation – City Auditor Farishta Ahrary. - Item 5: Public Employee Performance Evaluation – City Clerk Mindy Cuppy. - Item 6: Public Employee Performance Evaluation – City Manager Maraskeshia Smith. - Item 7: Public Employee Performance Evaluation – City Treasurer John Colville. Key Outcomes - The council did not consider Agenda Item 1 (conference with real property negotiators regarding 825–831 K Street). - The council proceeded to closed session to conduct the listed labor negotiations and performance evaluations. No votes or public actions were taken during the open portion of the meeting.

The Community Planning and Housing Committee met on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 1:30 PM in Room 391 of the City & County Building. The committee considered three major items: a landmark designation for 740 N. Washington St. (the Stone House), a rezoning for properties at 3343, 3345, and 3351 N. Mariposa St., and a briefing on the city’s cold weather shelter plans for the upcoming season. The committee voted to forward the landmark designation and rezoning to full City Council and received an informational update on shelter operations. Consent Calendar - Item 26-1402: Approved an amendment to a contract with The Salvation Army adding $100,000 for a new total of $3,336,638 to provide rapid resolution services for families experiencing housing instability and homelessness, citywide. - Item 26-1403: Approved a contract with the State of Colorado, Department of Local Affairs for $1,722,590 for construction of 28 middle-income row homes at Loretto Heights in Council District 2. - Item 26-1404: Approved an amendment to a contract with The Delores Project adding $850,000 and extending the term by 12 months (new total $3,503,278, end date 12-31-2028) to provide rapid rehousing services for 30 families experiencing literal homelessness, citywide. Public Comments & Testimony - No public testimony was heard during the committee meeting. For the landmark designation, staff reported one letter of support from Historic Denver and two speakers in favor at the Landmark Preservation Commission. For the rezoning, 10 public comments and one letter of support were submitted during the application process, including a letter from the registered neighborhood organization (RNO) Honey (Highland United Neighbors). Discussion Items Landmark Designation – 740 N. Washington St. (The Stonehouse) - Presentation: Becca Dierschow, Senior City Planner, presented the application for owner-supported landmark designation of the Stone House, built in 1891. The property meets three of ten significance criteria: association with historic development patterns, maintaining visible characteristics of an architectural style (Queen Anne with Romanesque and Shingle style accents), and being a significant example of the work of architects Varian and Sterner. The period of significance spans 1891 to 2005 to capture the building’s conversion from single-family to apartments/office and back to single-family. - Owner Testimony: Joe Mastercoy, co-owner, explained their motivation to codify the home’s history, including its connection to General H.C. Merriam (first Union general to lead an all-African American battalion). He noted the designation ensures the story becomes public record. - Committee Questions: Councilmember Alvidrez asked about current use and motivations. Councilmember Torres clarified that the property is already in the East 7th Avenue Historic District, so design standards are similar. Councilmember Sandoval highlighted the importance of preserving stories associated with people of color. - Motion: Councilmember Sawyer moved to forward the designation to full council, seconded by Councilmember Alvidrez. Passed unanimously. Rezoning – 3343, 3345, 3351 N. Mariposa St. - Presentation: Will Prince, Senior City Planner, described the request to rezone three parcels (total 9,000 sq ft) from C-MX-5 and U-TU-B2, DO-4 to U-RX-3 to enable development of new housing as a transition between commercial and residential areas. The site is in the Highland neighborhood (Council District 1). The application aligns with the Comp Plan, Blueprint Denver, and the Near Northwest Area Plan. The zoning change is designed to support missing middle housing and affordability. - Applicant Testimony: Rob Weathers, owner of the parcels, confirmed they are being assembled. The southern parcel has a 115-unit apartment building under construction. The rezoning will allow a transition to duplex/single-family scale to the north. Community engagement included multiple meetings with the RNO Honey, distribution of 300+ flyers, and a public event. - Committee Questions: Councilmember Sawyer asked about parcel assembly and street designations. Councilmember Torres asked about the existing house (currently vacant, used as staging for the adjacent development). Councilmember Sandoval noted the rezoning supports the neighborhood plan and addresses gentrification concerns. - Motion: Councilmember Alvidrez moved to forward the rezoning to full council, seconded by Councilmember Torres. Passed unanimously. Cold Weather Shelter Briefing - Presentation: Cole Chandler (Executive Director, HOST) and Jeff Kasipsky (Deputy Director) provided an update on two topics: 1. Family Emergency Shelter at 4280 N. Columbine St. (Council District 9): A former CoreCivic site purchased in early 2025, to accommodate up to 20 families (60 individuals). It will serve as an entry point for families, with a target length of stay under 30 days. Capital improvements funded by a $1 million allocation approved in June 2026. Community engagement began in August, with a meeting on September 15. A service contract will come to committee this fall. 2. Cold Weather Shelter Season (2026-2027): Planning for up to 80 activation nights (worst-case). Capacity targets: 600 single adults in 24/7 sites and 200 families via hotel vouchers. Key data from past seasons: 70 nights activated in 2024-25, under 40 nights in 2025-26 (milder winter). Average nightly adult usage dropped from 420 to 320. Family usage from 200 to 100. - Site Locations: Primary adult sites: 2601 W. 7th Ave. (Council District 3), 375 S. Zuni St. (Council District 7), and a proposed structure at 40th & Monroe (former tiny home village, Council District 9). A community meeting for the Monroe site is scheduled for October 8 at 5:30 PM. Family sites include the new Columbine shelter and contracted motels. - Committee Questions and Concerns: - Councilmember Watson thanked staff for collaboration on the Columbine site and noted ongoing discussions about the Monroe site. - Councilmember Torres raised issues about encampments forming near shelters during activation. Jeff Kasipsky explained outreach efforts and that people are rarely asked to leave (only for violence). Torres emphasized the need for good neighbor practices and requested better coordination with schools for the Zuni site. - Councilmember Romero Campbell asked about bathroom facilities (shared, central), outdoor space, parking (street parking only), and coordination with Denver Public Schools for transporting children. Staff confirmed they are working with DPS on McKinney-Vento transport and will follow up on outdoor improvements. - Councilmember Alvidrez asked about procedures when shelters are not activated, data on why people remain unsheltered, and safety protocols for non-binary and transgender clients. Staff noted they collect case notes and are agile in meeting special needs. - Councilmember Torres asked about budget flexibility for unused activation nights (HRF funds can carry over). - No motion was taken; the briefing was informational. Key Outcomes - Landmark Designation (26-1405): Forwarded to full City Council unanimously. Public hearing tentatively scheduled for November 9, 2026. - Rezoning (26-1406): Forwarded to full City Council unanimously. Public hearing tentatively scheduled for November 9, 2026. - Cold Weather Shelter Briefing: No formal action. Staff will continue community engagement for the Monroe shelter site (October 8 meeting) and return with a service contract for the Columbine family shelter later this fall. The committee stressed the importance of good neighbor agreements, transportation, and safety protocols.

Note: The transcript identifies the meeting as Monday, September 28, 2026, but the provided timestamp is September 29, 2026. This summary uses the provided date. The Committee on Council Processes met on September 29, 2026, chaired by Council Member Isabel Piedmont Smith (District 1). Also present were Council Members Hopi East (District 3), Courtney Daly (District 5), and So heis Overing (District 6), along with Deputy Clerk Jennifer Crossley and City Attorney Larry Allen. The agenda included discussion of the possible expansion of the Bloomington Public Transportation Board, developing a removal process for board and commission members, improved training on Robert's Rules of Order, and ongoing review of Title II of the city code. Public Comments & Testimony - Terry Amsler, a Bloomington resident, spoke in person. He mentioned an upcoming Indiana Municipalities summit on consensus-building, Robert's Rules resources (including alternatives), a potential IU capstone project on boards and commissions, and the Monroe County Health Equity Coalition's name change. He expressed general support for the committee's work. - Eric Ghost, participating online, argued that categorizing removal of appointed board members as "for cause" creates a constitutionally protected property interest. He stressed that removal must include procedural due process, detailed written notice, full disclosure of evidence, and a meaningful hearing before the full council. He also called for codifying how points of order are raised and addressed, and noted that resignations from the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) resulted from process failures at the June 25, 2026 meeting. Discussion Items - Expansion of the Bloomington Public Transportation Board: Council Member East reported that the item is still in the research phase; he is scheduled to attend a board meeting in October to gather more information. No conclusions or proposals were presented. - Developing a Process for Removal of Board and Commission Members: City Attorney Larry Allen summarized the case of Mr. Cross, an HPC advisory member, whose behavior at two meetings (July 9 and July 23, 2026) led to recommendations for removal. Issues included delaying meetings, rudeness to the chair, and potential open door law violations. The committee discussed whether to route complaints through council leadership or the relevant interview committee, and whether to require the interview committee to meet first. After extensive debate, the committee directed staff (Larry Allen and Jennifer Crossley) to draft a formal removal process proposal for review at the next meeting. Key points included ensuring due process (notice, opportunity to respond), cutting unnecessary steps, and balancing transparency with efficiency. - Improved Training on Robert's Rules of Order for Boards and Commissions: Deputy Clerk Crossley shared materials from a June training session. The committee agreed that detailed Robert's Rules training is not within its purview, but suggested providing cheat sheets or optional resources. The clerk's office indicated it would work with legal to develop or adapt training materials for chairs and members. - Title II Review: The committee reviewed several sections of Title II: - Intentional Display of Firearms (2.04.225): Members questioned the legality and placement of the provision under "Committees" rather than "Meetings and Rules of Procedure." It was agreed to move it to the meetings section for broader applicability. - Reports from Standing Committees: The current code requires written reports signed by a majority. The committee proposed at least one written report per year, with oral reports as needed, and to remove outdated references to document return. - Special Committees: The committee adopted edits to language drafted by Chair Piedmont Smith, adding that a special committee shall give a final report to council and may disband after completing its duties. The provision for continuation by the new council president was retained. Key Outcomes - Staff (City Attorney Larry Allen and Deputy Clerk Jennifer Crossley) were directed to draft a formal process for the removal of board and commission members, addressing complaint intake, investigation, notice, hearing, and council decision. The draft will be presented at the next meeting. - The Title II review continued with specific edits: the intentional display of firearms provision to be relocated; standing committee reports to require at least one written annual report; and special committee language updated to include a final report and potential early disbandment. - The next committee meeting was scheduled for October 26, 2026. Note on date discrepancy: The agenda and minutes were unavailable; the transcript indicates the meeting was held on Monday, September 28, 2026, while the provided timestamp is September 29, 2026. This summary reflects the latter date as instructed.

The City Council met jointly with the Public Utility Board for a study session on September 29, 2026. The meeting included updates on utility assistance programs, the City Manager’s mid-year workplan, and code enforcement modernization. A joint closed session on labor strategy was also held. No formal votes were taken, but council consensus was reached on the enforcement modernization direction. Discussion Items 1. Utilities Assistance Program Update - Tacoma Public Utilities (TPU) and Environmental Public Works (EPW) presented proposed changes to the Bill Credit Assistance Program (BCAP) for 2027-2028. - TPU proposed moving eligibility from 60% to 80% of Area Median Income (AMI), creating three income tiers (0-45%, 46-60%, 61-80% AMI) with decreasing credit amounts, eliminating the earned credit that required on-time payment, and expanding auto-enrollment through DSHS, LIHEAP, and housing authority partnerships. - EPW (solid waste, surface water, wastewater) will keep eligibility at 60% AMI for now, doubling its annual budget to accommodate increased enrollment and the shift to a fully automatic credit. EPW will evaluate moving to 80% AMI at mid-biennium. - Council members expressed support for the tiered approach and auto-enrollment. Councilmember Heinz raised concerns about unintended consequences of removing the on-time payment incentive. Councilmember Palmer questioned whether tiers could be capped at 70% AMI to provide higher credits. Councilmember Sidalga asked about recertification frequency. - Board Member Gallagher requested messaging assistance to reach customers who may be reluctant to seek help. 2. City Manager Workplan - City Manager Hyun Kim presented a mid-year review of his workplan, organized under four strategic areas: Operational Excellence, Community Safety, Housing & Homelessness, and Jobs & Economy. - Highlights included $11.6 million in projected savings from a hiring freeze, successful passage of the Connect Tacoma levy, 1.3 million pounds of litter removed since May, police staffing at 359 sworn officers, launch of the fire incident response dashboard, and progress on shelter beds (Tacoma Rescue Mission expansion and emergency hotel program). - Council members praised the transparency and employee town halls. Councilmember Palmer urged attention to alternative response models despite budget constraints. Councilmember Hines asked for granular tracking of litter pickup trends. Deputy Mayor noted the importance of proactive business outreach and code enforcement. Mayor Ibsen suggested adding deferred maintenance to future workplans. 3. Enforcement Modernization Follow-Up - Planning and Development Services Director Peter Huffman and Code Compliance Manager Mindy Weber presented a follow-up from the July study session, recommending adoption of the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) and a Tier 2 resourcing option: hire three additional inspectors and two administrative staff at $1.3 million annually, with $650,000 one-time startup. - The proposal includes a repeat offender framework with escalating penalties, responsibility screening for owner-caused vs. third-party issues, and 150-250 proactive cases per year. - Council consensus strongly supported Tier 2. Councilmember Sidalga questioned the 9-12 month implementation timeline and the two-step process (policy change first, budget later). Councilmember Heinz emphasized the need to back policy changes with resources to maintain trust. Councilmember Palmer raised the possibility of using drones and better monitoring of vacant properties. Deputy Mayor suggested proactive enforcement along safe routes to schools. Mayor Ibsen recommended using owner-occupied vs. investor status to guide enforcement balance. - Staff noted the first reading of the ordinance is tentatively scheduled for October 20, 2026, with resource decisions in Q1/Q2 2027. Key Outcomes - Consent to proceed with Tier 2 enforcement modernization: Council members voiced support for adopting the IPMC and funding three new inspectors and two administrative staff, to be implemented after budget considerations. - No formal votes taken: All agenda items were briefings and discussions. The council did approve a motion to convene a joint closed session on labor strategy. - Next steps: The enforcement ordinance will have first reading on October 20, 2026. The city manager will continue periodic workplan updates. TPU will incorporate feedback on BCAP changes before finalizing 2027-2028 program details.